I never thought I would write a post called 8 Things I Hate About Pride and Prejudice! In fact, to be totally honest, I love Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen; it’s probably one of my favourite books. But that doesn’t …
September Refresh: New Year, New Start (Sort of)
It’s the first of September and I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a little refresh. Maybe it’s the years of going back to school in September that have ingrained a sense of ‘new year, new start’ in me, …
Life is an Adventure, What Kind is Up to You
Life is an adventure. But sometimes it can be hard to take the first steps to make positive changes. I think we’ve all heard that phrase; ‘adventure begins at the end of your comfort zone’ by now. But it got …
A Trip to Galway, Inisheer and The Cliffs of Moher
Recently I packed my bags and headed on a trip to Galway and Inisheer with some friends for a summer getaway. With fabulous scenery, great Guinness and a visit Father Ted’s house I couldn’t resist the opportunity to tell you about …
Where to Start With Jane Austen: The Ultimate Reading Guide
Jane Austen’s novels have been read, and adapted countless times! But despite this, it is quite hard to know where to start with Jane Austen if you’ve never read her books before. Let’s take a look at a few options.
Book Review: Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte is an excellent introduction to the work of the third Bronte sister. Written in secret when she was working as a governess. This unflinching portrayal reveals much about the fate of the Victorian governess.